CHAPTER III.

INTRODUCTIONS.

Acquaintances thus formed--Promiscuous, informal and casual
introductions--Introduction of a gentleman to a lady and a lady to a
gentleman--Introduction at a ball--The manner of introduction--Introducing
relatives--Obligatory introductions--Salutations after
introduction--Introducing one's self--Letters of introduction--How they
are to be delivered--Duty of a person to whom a letter of introduction is
addressed--Letters of introduction for business purposes 31


CHAPTER IV.

SALUTATIONS.

The salutation originally an act of worship--Its form in different
nations--The bow, its proper mode--Words of salutation--Manner of
bowing--Duties of the young to older people--How to avoid
recognition--Etiquette of handshaking--Kissing as a mode of
salutation--The kiss of friendship--The kiss of respect 42


CHAPTER V.

ETIQUETTE ON CALLS.